Elementary Physical Education Teacher

School Overview: Pee Dee Innovation & Leadership Academy (PDILA) is a tuition-free, high-quality, public charter school authorized by the South Carolina Public Charter School District opening in August 2025. Our mission is to empower students to transcend traditional boundaries and become world-class learners. We are committed to fostering a safe, dynamic learning environment that cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning. As a Leader in Me School and by providing innovative educational experiences, personalized mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we aim to instill in students the skills, resilience, and adaptability needed to excel on a global stage.

Position Overview: PDILA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher for grades 2 through 5 for the 2025-2026 school year. The PE Teacher will play a vital role in promoting physical wellness, fostering teamwork, and developing students' motor skills. Under limited supervision, the PE Teacher will plan and present engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that inspire a lifelong commitment to health and fitness while integrating leadership principles.

Key Responsibilities:

· Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Plan and implement a comprehensive physical education program aligned with South Carolina state standards and the school's curriculum.
• Design and deliver lessons focused on physical fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship, and personal wellness.
• Incorporate a variety of activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and healthy living habits.
• Foster an understanding of the connection between physical and mental well-being.

· Classroom Environment & Student Engagement

• Create and maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured environment that supports student participation and growth.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs and skill levels.
• Integrate Leader in Me principles into PE instruction Develop clear classroom routines and expectations to ensure student safety and engagement.
• Integrate Leader in Me principles into classroom culture and instruction and encourage leadership skills through physical activities.
• Develop reasonable classroom procedures and expectations, maintaining order in a fair and just manner.

· Student Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction

• Assess and document student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to students and families.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, performance, and physical fitness assessments.
• Identify and support students with varying physical abilities, providing differentiated instruction and accommodations as needed.

· Collaboration & Professional Development

o Assess and document student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to students and families.

o Maintain accurate records of student participation, performance, and physical fitness assessments.

o Identify and support students with varying physical abilities, providing differentiated instruction and accommodations as needed.

· School & Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and the broader school community through open communication.
• Organize and lead school-wide fitness events, field days, and extracurricular activities.
• Promote community engagement by fostering partnerships that support physical education and wellness programs.

· Administrative & Operational Duties

• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and the broader school community through open communication.
• Organize and lead school-wide fitness events, field days, and extracurricular activities.
• Promote community engagement by fostering partnerships that support physical education and wellness programs.

Additional Duties

• May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours.
• Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
• Performs related duties as required and assigned.

Attendance:

• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.
• Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Dependability:

• Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
• Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
• Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Quality of Work:

• Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
• Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
• Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work:

• Performs described Key Responsibilities and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Relationships with Others:

• Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.
• Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.
• Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will.
• Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid and current South Carolina teaching certificate in Physical Education or eligibility for certification.
• Strong knowledge of physical fitness, motor skill development, and wellness education.
• Strong understanding of child development and best practices in elementary education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of PDILA—as well as processes and procedures.

Incentives:

· State PEBA Benefits (Medical & Dental)

· 401K/403b Retirement Options

· $51,00 starting salary

Application Process: Interested candidates should complete the following:

· An employment interest form, located here: https://forms.gle/i6k3EsY8aMv645SN8

• A current resume.
• A cover letter detailing their educational philosophy and how it aligns with PDILA's mission.
• Copies of relevant certifications and transcripts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lake City, SC 29560 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake City, SC 29560: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,000